Wine characteristics and description: When you go from Vižinada to Kašteliru, on the right side of the lovely hills near the church "God's field", where once lived the monks Templars, winemaker Marino Rossi grown grapes for its Malvasia he gets from vineyards aged 10-30 years and are on the micro-locations flash, Liskovac and Finida. The present positions are located on the sunny slopes around the village Bajkini, located on a beautiful hill above the Mirna River, and where the weather is favorable view extends all the way to the Alps. The wine has a beautiful straw yellow color with greenish reflections, it is crystal clear and partly gusto.Na smell is expressed typical varietal bouquet of acacia blossom, then come citrus notes as the notes of orange, but looming and little lime .After some time opens and notes of peach which is mixed with nectarines. The wine is dry, partially warm, fresh, mineral and quite tasty. Because freshness is partly balanced, intensity of flavor is pronounc...
Cabernet Sauvignon (Rossi winery)
Cabernet Sauvignon of the Rossi family is a wine with a dark-ruby red color and a strong, elegant, and rounded taste. Its aroma evokes dried plums and ripe marasca cherries, with notes of black pepper and a touch of dark chocolate. It pairs best with red meat dishes, venison, aged fatty cheeses, and chocolate cakes at a temperature of 18-20°C.
Chardonnay (Rossi winery)
Chardonnay of the Rossi family is a wine that has a beautiful straw yellow color, crystal clear and partially dense. The wine has a pronounced intensity and very fine quality on the nose, with aromas of fruit and flowers. It pairs excellently with chicken dishes, hard cheeses, and seafood appetizers, at a temperature of 10-12°C.
Rosé (Rossi winery)
Rose of the Rossi family is a refreshing wine with a fine acidic taste. The discreet aroma of this wine is full of associations with berry, fruity, and stone fruit with delicate floral scents. It is recommended to be served with appetizers, pasta and vegetable dishes, seafood, lightly cooked meat, and lamb on a spit, served at a temperature of 10-12°C.
Domenico Cuvee (Anđelini wines)
By pairing Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon and keeping it for a year in barrique barrels, a wine was created to satisfy even the most demanding winelovers. The wine, named after the son Dominik who seems to be the heir of the winery, is characterized by a dark ruby color, and the smell slowly develops while staying in the air, black pepper, paprika, berry fruit and vanilla notes appear. It is recommended to decant.
Pazin's Malvasia (Anđelini wines)
Malvazija is the basic variety of all Istrian winemakers and, to make it more exciting, we decided to do something differently: We aged malvazija in barrique barrels of acacia. It gives this wine a specific flavor, while keeping the initial freshness of wine and all of the characteristics of Istrian Malvasia, which we consider to be very important.This is a wine that fits well in various menus and occasions.
Istrian Malvasia (Anđelini wines)
Malvazija is the basic variety of all Istrian winemakers and, to make it more exciting, we decided to do something differently: We aged malvazija in barrique barrels of acacia. It gives this wine a specific flavor, while keeping the initial freshness of wine and all of the characteristics of Istrian Malvasia, which we consider to be very important.
This is a wine that fits well in various menus and occasions.
Magdalena Cuvee (Anđelini wines)
The wine bearing the name of Ranko and Klaudija’s daughters is the blend of Chardonnay and Istrian Malvasia creating a light, fresh and very harmonious edition. Grapes come from 470 m above sea level, they are harvested and vinified together, after fermentation put into stainless steel barrels for six months and then filled in bottles. Wine is characterized by a beautiful straw yellow color, dominated by the smell of peach and rose, and as the wine opens, notes of wet leaves, black truffles and sage appear. It goes well with lighter food such as fish, shellfish, white meat and pasta, but you will not be mistaken if you taste Magdalena with some heavy meat dish.
Rose (Anđelini wines)
With unbearable summer heat there is no better than a well chilled rose. The grapes were harvested earlier in order to obtain the necessary freshness that goes well with light summer dishes.
Merlot (Anđelini wines)
Grapes come from multiple locations of different exposures, but they are processed together and vinified in the wine cellar. Upon completion of vinification, wine is aged for one year in standard barrique barrels of Slavonian, French and American oak.
Cabernet Sauvignon (Anđelini wines)
The last variety in the harvest line, and also the last wine to go out of the basement. Cabernet sauvignon is a variety that loves to age in barrique barrels for a year or even more. It can be held in bottles for about ten years, and it is recommended to decant before the degustation.
Rose 2022 (Benvenuti wines)
Analytical data: Alcohol 12.5%, total acidity 5.9 g, residual sugar 2.5 g, pH 3.21.
This is a blend of the Teran and Merlot grape varieties. Teran is the backbone of the blend, providing the authentic Istrian character, primarily liveliness and freshness, followed by notes of herbaceousness and freshly picked red fruit such as raspberries, and ultimately, lightness and generous acidity. Merlot, also deeply rooted in Istria and the second most important black grape variety in the region, contributes ripe fruit aromas and fills out the middle and rounds off the structure of the flavor. Together, they create a rosé with a unique profile, originally Istrian, with the lively character of Teran and the approachability of Merlot.
Malvazija Livio Benvenuti 2021 (Benvenuti wines)
Analytical data: Alcohol 14%, total acidity 4.6 g, residual sugar 2.0 g, pH 3.59.
Malvasia Livio Benvenuti is the essence of the Motovun terroir. It is a complex and matured wine with the potential for long-term aging. The grapes come from our oldest vineyards in proportions dictated by each particular vintage, depending on the frequency of rainfall and average temperature. It is aged in older, large wooden barrels that are aromatically neutral, allowing it to develop its varietal characteristics and emphasize the terroir's stamp. It has the potential for a very long life and is suitable for wine collectors and true enthusiasts of the noble qualities of aged wines.
Livio Benvenuti Teran 2019 (Benvenuti wines)
TERAN LIVIO BENVENUTI 2019
Analytical data: Alcohol 13%, total acidity 6.4 g, residual sugar 2.0 g, pH 3.69.
Teran Livio Benvenuti, champion of Vinistra 2023, is only produced in good years. The grapes are selected from our best vineyards, waiting for ideal ripeness before undergoing vinification and aging for several years, partly in wooden barrels and partly in bottles. When it arrives on the market, Teran Livio Benvenuti is typically a full-bodied, well-rounded wine with a lively acidic backbone, collector's value, and the potential for long-term aging.
Malvazija 2017 (Benvenuti wines)
Malvazija istarska - Malvasia Istriana is now recognised as the leading Istrian grape variety and one of the most important indigenous Croatian varieties. This Malvasia is harmonious and full-bodied. It is exceptionally fresh and mineral, fruity and very drinkable. The terraced vineyards on white soil where the grapes are grown are planted on several positions, all between 250 and 400 metres high. The current vintage is 2016.
Caldierosso 2021. (Benvenuti wines)
Analytical data: Alcohol 13.9%, total acidity 6.2 g, residual sugar 2.3 g, pH 3.54.
Caldierosso is our flagship red wine, made from a blend of Teran, Nebbiolo, Merlot, and Tempranillo grapes. It is named after the village of Kaldir (Caldier), where the vineyards that grow its grapes are located. Teran brings authenticity and juiciness to the blend, Nebbiolo provides tannic backbone and aromas of red fruit, Merlot brings fruitiness and body, and Tempranillo contributes to the structure and Mediterranean notes. Together, they create a layered wine with finesse, freshness, and the liveliness of Istria.
Corona Grande 2020. (Benvenuti wines)
Analytical data: Alcohol 13.4%, total acidity 5.8 g/L, residual sugar 150 g/L, pH 3.67
Our flagship dessert wine that comes from the vineyard of the same name. It is a blend of Istrian Malvasia and White Muscat with a small proportion of the rare local variety Ulovina. Corona Grande is a late harvest wine that is further dried for up to three months after harvest to concentrate sugars and balance acidity to an ideal level. The result is a very sweet wine with a dense texture and a delicious finish.
Muškat San Salvatore 2017. (Benvenuti wines)
Analytical data: Alcohol 13%, total acidity 6.2 g, unfermented sugar 175 g, pH 3.81
This is the flagship wine of our cellar and one of our two single vineyard wines. It is our most awarded wine, with trophies and platinum medals from the most important international competitions such as Decanter and IWC. We produce it using the so-called passito method. Late harvest grapes are further dried in the air for three months, during which the berries completely shrivel up and concentrate sugars and acids, ultimately resulting in a complex and irresistibly attractive sweet nectar. Muškat San Salvatore is a type of dessert wine that can be aged for decades, during which its quality will continue to develop. Therefore, it is intended as a wine for special moments or as a wine for gifts in important life situations.
Malvazija 2022. (Benvenuti wines)
Analytical data: Alcohol 13%, total acidity 5.6 g, residual sugar 2.3 g, pH 3.15 Malvazija is our flagship wine to which we dedicate the most attention and always strive to achieve a balance between freshness, that is, a refreshing character, and structure and longevity. Therefore, our Malvazija is characterized by the fruitiness typical of fresh Malvazija, while at the same time it has minerality, depth, and aging potential. It usually reaches its ideal form one year after the harvest and remains in that condition for three to five years.
Rubi Rosé (OPG Trapan Bruno)
Reductive – vinuos beginning, introduction to red fruit, floralfirecracker that explodes and turns into a dirt beetroot aromatic complexity. In the mouth freshness, grapefruit-raspberry-colored coat is lost in the middle of minerality, long aftertaste.Fruitiness and softness of merlot, strength and sharpness of tannic cabernet sauvignon, cherry and pepper syrah hide behind teran. Freshness, fruitiness raspberry and violet flowers dominates this Rose.
Terra Mare (OPG Trapan Bruno)
At first glance looks quite dense. Predominant red ruby , only a slight purple glare gives the mark of¸personality that is in the glass. Under a light coal smoke, the first smell pierces with sanguinacio, budin noir, black pudding mixed with finochio, smoked pork sausage with fennel.
The second smell begins with raspberry fruitiness, riddled through flower of violet and ends with pepery-spicy-herbal complexity of Mediterranean maquis. In the mouth, undoubtedly Teran. Fresh, fruity, slightly tannic and smooth. The dark horse of Istrian winemaking, in Trapans expression.
Che Teran 2012 (OPG Trapan Bruno)
Teran in the Trapan wine station flows from the tap, is in the bloodstream of the winemaker and so it’s the only ingredient of this monovarietal sparkler. Melted raspberry jelly candy mixed with smoked salmon is what you see in the glass.
Fragrant raspberries vinosity wrapped in violet petals, which dominate the brioche and make this sparkling aperitifly dominant. Teranic blood, without sweat, and with tears of salinity, caress the mouth and sings in a hedonistic sunset of old Istrian, teran varietal, Mediterranean, cheerful wine.
Ponente (OPG Trapan Bruno)
The first vintage of Malvasia with a new modern label expression. The label follows the stylistics. Wine for the young in years and spirit. Modern, crisp, fresh drinkable wine. On the nose, citrus and green apple fruit with a floral hint of Istrian meadow flowers, and light vinously rounded typical varietal scent, giving Ponente from this vintage complexity and modern expression. In the mouth the aromatic spectrum of fruity-floral base is upgraded with noble bitter almond and “salty” ending pronounced minerality. Fresh, medium to long aftertaste, which along with medium body and alcohol give serious touch to this “merriment” which seems to be reflecting the character of the winemaker.
Uroboros 2012 (OPG Trapan Bruno)
Golden yellow glare gives an intro on the processing method and quality of the grapes, the greenish infraction on youth and aging potential. Laser accurate first nose indicates toasted almonds in butter, turning into sage-chamomile floral hints with ripe freshness of yellow-green fruit, dipped with sage honey. Complex. More “nose”, more pleasures!
In the mouth the whole spectre of fruitiness! Ripe pear and green apple with drops of honey, sage and chamomile tea, elderflower, sprinkled pinch of sage, rosemary and “fior di sale”, followed by a broad and long aftertaste of noble bitter almond. The wine lasts and lasts, and leaves a minerallysalty touch on the lips. Trademark wine of the winery with the most “over 90” points rating, vintage 2012 keeps up to the level.
Nigra Virgo Revolution 2012 (OPG Trapan Bruno)
Freshness and violet from Teran, currant from Cabernet Sauvignon, the cheery of Syrah, finesse and raspberry from merlot intertwine in the nose whilst the eye enjoys a thick viscosity of ruby red claws and purple hues.The palate detects smoothness, freshness, fine tannicity, minerality, wide and long aftertaste. Teranic freshness, florality and youth, complemented with a serious extractivity and tannicity from Cabernet Sauvignon, leaning on the fruitiness and pepper from Syrah, finishes with Merlot fruity softness. But Teran, the flagship of this and all future red and rose wines from the Trapan winery dominates and essentially determines this wine.
La Malvasie Exclusive (Sosich wines)
La Malvasie Exclusive is a premium sparkling dry wine of the sec category, produced by the classic fermentation method from Malvasia grapes grown in the best vineyards. It is characterized by long-lasting effervescence that lasts even 24 hours after opening. It has a light yellow color with a crystal-greenish sheen and irresistible refreshing floral and citrus aromas. It pairs well with all kinds of shellfish, seafood platters, as well as with good beef roast, various salads, and canapes. The ideal serving temperature is between 7 and 9°C.
Chardonnay (Sosich wines)
Chardonnay Premium is a high-quality dry wine made from a recognizable grape variety. This balanced wine has a greenish-yellow color, crystal clarity, with persistent and fine aromas of apple notes, ripe tropical fruit, and complex scents of varietal aroma, with a rich and rounded taste. It pairs well with pasta, risotto, various salads. The ideal serving temperature is 10-12°C.
Muskat (Sosich wines)
Muškat Premium is a high-quality semi-sweet dessert wine produced from the white Muscat Ottonel grape variety. It has a characteristic straw-yellow color with a greenish tint, crystal-clear appearance, and strong refined Muscat aromas of fragrant white flowers, rose petals, and citrus fruits. It has a full, rounded flavor that lingers and is best served with various desserts. The ideal serving temperature is 10-12°C.
Rose Merlot (Sosich wines)
Sosich Wines Merlot Rosé is a high-quality dry wine with a characteristic light pink color, produced from 100% Merlot. It is a refreshing wine with intertwined varietal aromas and an intense scent of raspberry, cranberry, and forest fruit. It is suitable as an aperitif or with various salads and desserts. The ideal serving temperature is from 8 to 12°C.
Cabernet Sauvignon (Sosich wines)
Sosich Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Premium is a high-quality dry wine with a characteristic dark ruby red color and recognizable aromas of forest berries. It is full-bodied and dry, exceptionally harmonious, which is what makes it distinctive, with perfect acid balance. The dominant scent is fruity, reminiscent of blackcurrant and cherry. It pairs well with sheep, goat and cow cheeses, as well as various seasonal salads and meat sauces. The ideal serving temperature is between 10 and 18°C.
Chardonnay (OH WINES)
Brilliant clarity and golden hue with characteristic fruity aromas of tropical fruits, with light citrus tones, and pronounced minerality; elegant on the palate, fresh, and full-bodied. Best served chilled at 6-10°C with light appetizers, pasta, risotto, truffles, white meat, fish, or seafood.
Teran (OH WINES)
Characteristic ruby red with a typical aroma of notes and beets with shades of berries. In the mouth, it is full and rounded with a typical elegant finish. Best served at a temperature of 18-20°C with meat dishes, game, various pastas, truffles, and prosciutto.
Malvazija (OH WINES)
Bright clarity and greenish-golden hue with characteristic fresh aromas of green apple, with light grassy tones, highlighted elegantly on the palate, fresh and full-bodied structure, with a mineral and slightly salty finish. Best served chilled at 6-10°C with light appetizers, pasta, risotto, truffles, white meat, fish or seafood.
Cabernet Sauvignon (OH WINES)
Characteristic dark reddish color with a typical aroma of coffee notes with shades of berry fruit. In the mouth, it is full-bodied and rounded with a typical "spicy" finish.
Best served at a temperature of 18-20°C with meat dishes, game, various pastas, truffles, and prosciutto.
Merlot (OH WINES)
Characterized by a bright reddish color with a typical aroma of berry fruit. It is full-bodied and well-rounded in the mouth, with a typical spicy finish.
Best served at a temperature of 18-20°C with meat dishes, game, various pastas, truffles, and prosciutto.
Kappi Teran barrique (Wines Cattunar)
Teran Kappi is „vin de garde“ of Cattunar winery. We are proud of its elegancy, roundness, velvety texture and bouquet which combines primary aromas (dark summer fruits) with nunces of leather, vanilla, and humidor. The color of Kappi in spite of its years, with its vibrancy and depth can compete with color of any young Teran, which just ads to its potential for aging.
Paring with food: The wine Kappi Teranis meant to be paired with broad classical cuisine, wether we are talking about anglo-french (beef Wellington) , french (boeuf bourgignon), istria-friulana (deer žgvacet) or venetian (risotto with amarone, in our case with Kappi). The hight of pairing Kappi with food make, of course, truffles. This wine, as we dare to say, is God-given for combining with white istrian truffle.
Muškat rose (Wines Cattunar)
Muscat Rouge is autochthonous istrian vine variety with low yield because its has only female functional flowerswith difference to most of other vines which have androgynous flower. Wine is made by long maceration typical for red wines, of ruby red color with nuances of purple. It has an intense smell that of mostly fruity chatacter with strong flower aromas and friuty additions with note of spices which givs complexity to it. In flower aromas one can sense smell of roses and in fruit atomas one can find dried cranberries, wild strawberries and cherries. Smell is very rich, complex and elegant.
Villanova vintage 2012., is of very complex taste because of its particular way of vinification, grapes are first dried in wooden boxes and then berries are macerated in tono or barrique barrels for about 120 days. Tannins and acid preserved freshness so the wine is suprisingly fresh and pleasant. It tastes moderately sweet with high sugat content (44,0 g/l) on the border of semi-sweet and sweet wine, but...
Malvazija istarska (Wines Cattunar)
Along with the edition of Four soils (Red, Black, White and Grey), Cattunar winery continues to produce and bottle classic Istrian Malvasia, which comes from all four territories together. It is our tipical wine, which defines our house style: elegancy, emphasize on terrior, freshness and recognizable variety traits.
Pairing with food: Cattunar classic Istrian Malvasia nicely goes with small blue and large white fish and as well as with chicken, turkey, white sauce pasta, scrambled eggs (frittata) and polenta dishes.
Malvazija Collina (Wines Cattunar)
We are proud of the review of „Jutarnji list“, who wrote that „Collina is a wonderful, sensational wine.“ Collina is, in any case, a wine of complex production, what in the end creates beautiful communicativeness inside a bottle: it is surely rich, full, to eyes very oily looking, multilayered (has primary, secondary and even terciary aroma) wine, as designed to be coplementary to food. Pairing with food Collina goes very well with lobster or shrimp, but you don't need luxury to bring out its full gastronomic potential. We reccomend pairing it with veal chops or beautifly roasted chicken. To those connoisseurs who are prone to oriental flavors (and that are not conservative), we would suggest to try it with thai or malaysian curry (both of which are connected with coconut milk, which perfectly aligns with Collina's texture and bouquet).
Malvazija istarska - Black soil (Wines Cattunar)
Istrian Malvasia grown on black soil gives wine of golden-yellow color which has crystal like clarity, deepth and warmth.
Its smell is intense, finely tuned and pleasent. Prevails scent of summer hay, honey, dried apples and dandelion flower. Wine itself is dry on the pallate, and gives you feeling warmth, softness, partialy fresh, mineral, creamy and has a thick to robust body. It is somewhat ballanced with lasting taste and long finish. Malvasia goes very well with fish, sea food, white meat and various pasta dishes.
Malvazija istarska - White soil (Wines Cattunar)
Istrian Malvasia grown on white soil gives wine of hay-yellow color with tones of green.
Smell is expressed, very nice with dominancy of elderberry and jasmine tree.
It has notes of citrus and exotic friut, overall it is very nice and elegant. Wine is dry on the palate, partialy warm and partialy soft, fresh and salty.
Istrian Malvasia goes very well with fish, sea food, white meat and various pasta dishes.
Cuvee Tre Regine (Wines Cattunar)
Tre Regine is a wine obtained by blending Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Teran from 2007. vintage. Wine was made by long maceration of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon for 40-60 days and then agen in tono barrels for 2-4 years, while Teran wasmacerated for 90-100 days and aged in barrique barrels for 2-4 years.
Wine is of crimson color, in smell dominate berries like wild strawberry, blueberry and currant. On pallate one can find taste of forrest fruit jam with notes of vanilla. It has a long taste that finishes with cacao and chocolate aroma. Wine is fresh with pronouncedly soft tannins, in the end very tasty. Wine is ready for enjoynment or additional aging up to 10 years.
Pairing with food: Tre Regine goes superbly with strong gravies or sauces with red meat, or roast venison. It also pairs very well with prosciutto and cheese or regular grilled steak.
Senator Malvazija Brut (Wines Cattunar)
Senator is a sparkling wine that combines freshness and fruitiness of any of today's proseccos together with structure and nobility of more ambitious sparkling wines. Tipycal fruity aroma (peach, apricot and apple) graciously supported with semi firm body and very strong spine. Retrotaste is uncommonly long for a sparkling wine produced by tank method.
Pairing with food: Senator superbly serves as aperitiv, and it goes very well alongside with fish carpaccio, smoked white fish, smoked salmon, and as well with cottage cheese and young goat cheese. On the other side of gastronomical spectrum, one should definetly have to try it with ripe, unsweetened strawberries, or with strawberries in balsamic and green pepper sauce.
Teran (Wines Cattunar)
Young Teran is fresh, fruity, rich wine filled with primary aromas, made to be enjoyed in a bit larger quantities: so when you feel thirsty, and you don't want to drink white wine, slightly chill Cattunar Teran, throw some meat on the grill and enjoy all afternoon. Its combination of summer fruit, freshness and energetic scarlet color could seriously just make your day.
Pairing with food: Besides just regular grill, this Teran goes very well with prosciutto, various dried sausages or salami, young or mediummature cheese, fried sardine or smelt, „brudet“ and even pizza. We personaly believe it is a perfect wine for pizza.
Malvazija istarska - Red soil (Wines Cattunar)
Istrian Malvasia grown on red soil gives wine of hay-yellow color with greenish reflection.
Its visual traits are crystal like clarity, sparkling like effect, intensity and warmth.
Smell revals tilia, accacia, the inside of lemon skin, following notes of sweet honey (meadow honey) It has full and velvety smell.Wine tastes dry on palate and gives feeling of warmth. It is velvety and very soft Malvasia.
It suprises us with her freshness, intensity and permanency of tase with a pinch of saltines and pleasant bitternes, its very own trait of it s variety. Istrian Malvasia goes very well with fish, sea food, white meat and various pasta dishes.
Malvazija istarska - Grey soil (Wines Cattunar)
Malvasia gray earth complex in its smell, goes great with a paste in a sauce of meat boškarin, sheep cheese or salami venison.
Istrian Malvasia grown on grey soil gives wine of hay-yellow color with with greenish reflection.
Its visual traits are crystal like clarity and is somewhat thick.
Smell is very intense and refined, dominating with white accacia flower. It has notes of mediterranean aromatic herbs and mint. Wine is dry on the palate, warm and partialy soft, fresh, mineral, full body, harmonic, and has a lasting taste and nice finish.
Istrian Malvasia goes very well with fish, sea food, white meat and various pasta dishes.
Chardonnay (Wines Cattunar)
Our recent Chardonnay, vintage 2013., is a triumph of terrior wine. The year 2013 was a warm harvest, which by definition, should have give a large buttery, fourteen and a half percent Chardonnay. But, the soil in some of our areas, rewarded us with somewhat mineral, almost salty, fresh and elegant wine, for which we dare to say it reminds a bit of basic Chablis wine. Our Chardonnays are medalists on Decanter World champinship.
Pairing with food: This wine is perfect to go with oysters, scallops, mussels, white fish on grill and classic risotto. We are looking forward to season of wild asparagus which, we strongly believe, will fall in love with our mineral Chardonnay.
Nono Malvazija (Wines Cattunar)
The wine has an exceptional aromatic persistence, ranging from aromatic herbs such as sage, parsley, and oregano, to tropical fruits like guava and kumquat, dried citrus, very ripe summer yellow fruits, quince, ripe pear, peach, fig, almond, and flowers such as hawthorn, wild rose, and jasmine, and carob in an exciting and endless sequence that leads to gentle spicy hints of cloves, cinnamon, hay, and tobacco.
The texture is oily, while the structure is firm, with a long aftertaste in which ripe and dried fruits mix with a slight bitterness. The wine is full-bodied, oily, mineral, with a pleasant fresh finish and elegant tannins.
Gastronomic recommendation: This wine calls for substantial and elegant food, ranging from shrimp, lobster, and fish such as turbot and sea bream, to veal fillet with porcini mushrooms, frittatas, and pasta with black truffles. We also recommend game roasts and stews (pheasant, quail, venison).
Merlot (Wines Cattunar)
Merlot is an excellent wine of dark red ruby color. It is made by long maceration and aged in oak barrique and tono barrels. Wine has strong and robust body with aromas of ripe cherry, raspberry, wild strawberry with a note of spices. It has harmonic taste with fine tannins and gives a long lasting taste.
Pairing with food: It is recommended to pair with meat sauce pastas, blue fish, pork roast, grill, tuna steak, game and dark chocolate deserts.
Cabernet sauvignon (Wines Cattunar)
With our base Cabernet we accomplished first goal: release on market a recognizable variety wine, in completely dry variant of the most known red variety grape with widely accepted price. Time will tell if Cabernet Sauvignon grown and produced in Istra will give world known wines.
Pairing with food: Cabernet Sauvignon with its currant color and almost inevitable herbal, green nuances (it needs reminding that Cabernet Sauvignon is a child of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc), perfecty balances taste of meat in rich sauces, from deer with cherries or duck a l'orange all the way to „pašticada“ and „žgvacet“ .
Rose Teran (Wines Cattunar)
It is a joyful wine of pink color that improves anyone's mood in warm or cold days. Its playful scent of strawberries, raspberries, blackberries with a touch of mango and citrus round this tipical feeling of freshness that only Teran can give. On palate one can taste strawberries and fine tannins.
Pairing with food: Well chilled at 6-8°C can be an exquiste aperitif and goes very well with light appetizer.
Muscat white of Momiano (Wines Cattunar)
The variety of Muscat we call Muscat Momiano here in Istra and Croatia is in fact „muscat a la petit grains“ (Muscat of small berries), and it is one of the most appreciated from more than hundred Muscat varietiesgrown around the world. In our, semi-sweet edition we tried to preserve the unique aroma of natural ripe grapes (wine made of Muscat is the only wine that has the smell of ripe grapes), luxury of great desert wines, freshness and lightness by which Istrian Muscat is famous for.
Pairing with food: This wine should be tried with young cottage cheese cakes, raspberries, fresh strawbwerries with whipped cream, pannacotta, tiramisu and as well with traditional deserts such as apple pie or cherry pie. It does not have to be emphasizd that it goes very well by itself too.
Malvazija classic (Franc Arman wines)
This noble indigenous Istrian varietal wine is produced using traditional fermentation methods and aged in oak barrels in its own yeast for nine months. It has a distinctive yellow straw colour. Its aroma is a beautiful blend of fruit, flowers and spices cloaked in vanilla. The wine is dry, salty, soft and rounded with a fine bitter finish. Ideal for serving with seafood, fish and pasta dishes.
Malvazija (Franc Arman wines)
This is an indigenous Istrian varietal. The wine is a pale yellow straw colour tinged with green. The aroma is floral and fruity; the taste crisp, fresh and pleasantly acidic. Ideal for partnering with seafood, fish and pasta dishes.
Pinot Gris (Franc Arman wines)
This noble indigenous Istrian varietal wine is produced using traditional fermentation methods and aged in oak barrels in its own yeast for nine months. It has a distinctive yellow straw colour. Its aroma is a beautiful blend of fruit, flowers and spices cloaked in vanilla. The wine is dry, salty, soft and rounded with a fine bitter finish. Ideal for serving with seafood, fish and pasta dishes.
Chardonnay (Franc Arman wines)
This world-famous white wine varietal is produced from top quality wine grapes that thrive in the Narduči vineyards. The wine has a lustrous pale yellow colour and expansive aroma textured with flavours of white fruit and flowers. The taste is vibrant, fresh and sweet with a nuance of tartness. Excellent for pairing with seafood, fish and pasta.
Rose (Franc Arman wines)
Wine attracts with its attractive pale color of salmon, then its freshness calls for a few more glasses. This wine is light, easy to drink and very fresh. Wine of citrus and floral notes, imposed as the best companion on hot summer days.
Perla Bianca (Franc Arman wines)
Rich foaming and a multitude of fine bubbles that permeate the surface of the cup tickles the visual senses and call for the tasting. Thanks to the applied charmat method secondary fermentation in the tank overcomes characteristic flavor Istrian Malvasia that reminds on citrus fruits and acacia flower. On taste fresh and fluffy, full of flavor; unpretentious, but able to satisfy the most demanding palate.
Dolceto (Franc Arman wines)
Crystal is of a bright yellowish color. Its aroma is very pronounced with a pleasant youthful fresh scent interwoven with nutmeg tones and citrus shades. Its taste is full and rounded, and sweetly lively. It is an ideal partner for various desserts or as an aperitif for refreshment and enjoyment.
Teran (Franc Arman wines)
This red Istrian varietal is produced from premium quality wine grapes grown in the Narduči vineyards. It has a characteristic ruby-red colour shot with violet. It has a noble aroma and wild berry flavour with a dominant raspberry bouquet. The taste is full-bodied, robust and dry. Ideal for partnering with meat and game, prosciutto and cheese.
Teran Barique (Franc Arman wines)
The Teran Barrique wine is made from hand-picked grapes that are optimal for tasting when they reach maturity, which is why we have locked each bottle in specially designed boxes. After aging for 12 months in an underground wooden barrel five meters below ground, this wine needs an additional three months to mature in the bottle. Therefore, the box containing the wine is unlocked after 90 days using an application and a QR code, and during this waiting period, the application sends messages to wine lovers with interesting facts about the world of winemaking and the history of our winery. After three months, the owner of the box receives a code to unlock it, and the bottle bears the message "It's time for your time". The unlocked treasure is within reach - ruby red wine with noble aromas and mature taste with recognizable characteristics of forest fruits and a mild hint of vanilla that perfectly complements dishes made of meat, game, prosciutto, and cheese as well as various dishes with truffles.Read more
Cabernet Franc (Franc Arman wines)
This elegant varietal red wine is aged in large oak barrels.Its colour is a vibrant deep ruby-red. It has a dark fruit flavour infused with hints of herbal spices.The taste is dry and lively, rounded with a slightly bitter finish. Recommended with meat-based dishes.
Merlot (Franc Arman wines)
Merlot is a red wine with 13.5% alcohol by volume. Franc Arman Merlot Superior is a wine that matures partly in large oak barrels and partly in barrique barrels. It is characterized by its typical dark red color. This atypical style, full-bodied, robust, yet drinkable wine is adorned with aromas of ripe cherries and raspberries, with a chocolate and spicy aftertaste. Discreet aromas of oak wood are intertwined with fruity aromas, which contribute to the superior experience of this wine.
Amfora Malvazija (Winery Kabola)
Our wine Malvazija Amfora represents the first attempt ever in our region to offer the lovers of special wines to taste a completely new wine philosophy which was completely forgotten during the thousands of years. We have traced the ancient recipe and crafted a wine enjoyed by the ancient Romans and Greeks a long time ago. The vinification takes place on own yeasts. This wine can be enjoyed even after several years.
This amber-coloured wine is abundant in aromas, from the notes reminiscent of raisins and dried figs to delicate notes of honey and cognac. The wine is rich, longlasting and harmonious. To all lovers of authentic and unadulterated wines we recommend Malvazija Amfora, which is at the same time hiding its noble origins and inviting us to taste it and reflect on simple values bestowed upon us by the earth.
Rosa (Winery Kabola)
This half dry wine is produced from the indigenous Istrian grape variety Teran characterized by a strong, harmonius and round body. The wine is characteristic for its light pink colour. It is very elegant on the nose, pure, with nice flowery aromas. The wine is fresh, elegant and nicely rounded.
Secco (Winery Kabola)
This dry wine is produced from the grape variety Muskat Momjanski grown in our own vinyards in the area of Momjan (Stancija). Noticeable for its hay- like yellow colour, it has a fine and lasting aroma reminiscent of acacia flowers. It's taste is fresh, warm and nicely rounded.
Malvazija (Winery Kabola)
With its discrete and tender aroma coupled with consistent flavour, it matches nicely with various dishes, especially those of our domestic cuisine, not overshadowing or reducing their rich taste but rather highlighting it. The wine is noticeable of its hay-like yellow colour and pure scent with recognizable flowery and fruity aroma. The wine is dry, soft, fresh with pleasant mineral note. Medium body, balanced and harmonious.
Re (Winery Kabola)
The natural sparkling wine RE was obtained by applying a classical method of fermentation in bottles. It is produced from Istrian Malvasia, Chardonnay and Pinot. It is distinguished by its yellow colour, the sparkling wine RE is notable for its numerous longlasting pearls. Its scent is pleasant, fresh and vivid. The taste is longlasting, elegant and harmonious.
Unica (Winery Kabola)
Wine produced from the Istrian Malvasia which is grown in the interior of Istria on the soils rich in marl, giving the wines their special mineral note. Thanks to the favourable sunny position, the wine obtains its characteristic structure. After being macerated and aged in oak barrels for 12 months, it acquires completeness, character and a long-lasting lifetime. Noticeable are its golden colour and the scents of fresh fruits and flowers of acacia and vanilla. There is an excellent balance between the full body, alcohol and freshness.
Teran (Winery Kabola)
Teran is an old indigenous Istrian grape variety with characteristic ruby- red colour. Its intense aroma is reminiscent of berries and tobacco, with dry, longlasting tannic taste. Relatively high content of acids and a slight note of tartness, together with high extract, adds to this wine a typical taste of a full, strong and robust but at the same time pleasantly crafted wine. Because of its characteristic fullness and high contents of polyphenols (tannin, anthocyane) it is considered to have healthy qualities.
Istrian Malvazija (Ritosa wines)
Light straw colour with greenish overtones, flowery aroma, with a hint of fruity notes. Balanced, complex taste in the mouth, lightly warming with lingering aftertaste. Suitable for consumption with white meat and fish and Consume at 17-18°C
Muškat žuti - Muscat yellow (Ritosa wines)
This is desert, half-sweet, light straw yellow wine. It’s flavour is typical for muscat, filled with elegant flowery and citrus notes. In taste dominates fresh muscat grape with well balanced acidity, and sugar residue, which is especially noticeable in the aftertaste. It tastes excelently by itself, and goes well with creamy deserts and ripe cheese. Consume at 8-11°C.
Muškat ruža - Red Rose Muškat (Ritosa wines)
Red rose muscat is an typical Istrian variety. The wine has a vibrant red ruby color, a red-rose-like aroma that is permeated with cranberry and citrus notes. This is semi-sweet wine, with the ideal ballance of sugar residue (30 g / L), acidity and tannins. Consume cooled to 10-12 ° C, with dry desserts, or meals with sweet sauces
Cabernet Sauvignon (Ritosa wines)
The wine that spent one year in small wooden barrels before bottling. Characterized by dark red, almost black colour, with flavour of berries and floral aspect, good tannins and minerality, typical taste and balanced acidity. Consume at temperature 17-18°C, with game dishes, red meat, grilled or blue fish.
Teran (Ritosa wines)
Teran is famous autochthonous Istrian variety. The wine that spent one year in small wooden barrels before bottling. Wine has dark ruby color, a mild scent of red rose and pepper, a taste of mixed berry fruit with a good body and freshness. Consume at 17-18°C with game dishes, red meat, grilled or blue fish.
Cuvee (Ritosa wines)
A blend of carefully selected varieties, teran, cabernet sauvignon and merlot, that has spent one year in small wooden barrels before bottling. Color is dark red, slightly peppery scent, and berry fruit. Harmonious, full-bodied red wine, with rounded acids and tannins, and careful use of wood. Consume at 17-18°C with game dishes, red meat, grilled or blue fish.
Rose (Ritosa wines)
Rosé is a semi-dry wine, a blend of teran 80% and red rose muscat 20% with harmony of freshness, sugar residue and aroma.
The wine color is light pink to coral red. Spectacular fruity aromas, early strawberries and cranberrys. Complex taste, with a long lasting aftertaste.
Consume at 8-10°C with appetizers, seafood meals, white fish, white meat. With its characteristics ideal wine for summer evenings.
Sauvignon (Winery Pilato)
Sauvignon is a well-known and widespread grape variety in northern wine-growing regions. That's why it's even more of a challenge to taste the white Sauvignon of the Pilato family from this warmer microclimate. The very first contact with this wine shows that it has slightly different characteristics from northern Sauvignons, which are typical for the smell of cut grass and tomato leaves.
However, here the aromas are hidden and intertwined with fruity aromas of peach and pineapple, citrus fruits and pleasant floral notes. The taste is pleasantly fresh, full and extractive wine where the balanced ratios of extracts, acid and alcohol and other ingredients leave an extremely pleasant impression in the mouth.
Malvazija (Winery Pilato)
Malvazija Pilato is produced by the grape called Malvazija istarska, an indigenous variety from Istrian peninsula.
This wine has a nice yellow-green colour. The aroma is fine and pleasant with a flower-fruity character. The dominant aroma is acacia blossoms which is a tipical aroma for Malvazija istarska grape.
His freshness and minerality makes it extremely pleasant. Carefully measured acidity and full body gives it a perfect aftertaste.
Pinot Blanc (Winery Pilato)
This wine characterised light yellow colour with a greenish tinge. The aroma is pleasant and very elegant, with fruit-flowery tones. The dominant aroma are ripe apples and pears.
Pilato Pinot blanc tastes soft and fresh due to well balanced acidity.
Chardonnay (Winery Pilato)
Pilato Chardonnay is produced from top quality grapes that thrive in Pilato's vineyards.
The wine is distinguished by a beautiful shade od yellow and green. The aroma is intensive and pleasant of tropical fruit banana and pineapple. Fresh and mineral in aftertaste with perfect balanced acidity.
Sur Lie Malvasia (Winery Pilato)
The grapes for the production of this aged Malvasia are harvested rather late, in the second half of September. The fermentation process, as well as the subsequent ageing on its own yeast, is several months long and takes place is small barrique barrels. The wine is characterized by a straw-yellow colour and an intense and pleasant vanilla smell, with a typical Malvasian elderflower note. It is dry, warm, soft and full-bodied, of pronounced minerality.
Teran (Winery Pilato)
Teran is the most important black indigenous variety of Istria. It is characterized by a typical ruby red colour and of a pronounced and permanent pleasant flavour with the fruity character of Teran. The relatively high content of total acids, with a certain hue of sourness blended in a high quality extract, gives this wine a typical Teran flavour: it is strong, full-bodied, robust, vivid, but pleasant and interesting.
Cabernet Sauvignon (Winery Pilato)
This highly adaptable variety is grown all over the world, and gives extraordinary results in this microclimate as well. The wine is of a beautiful ruby red colour with a granite reflection. Its flavour is pronounced, with a typical fruit aroma dominated by blackcurrant, which subsequently gradually opens to spicy aromas combined with light wood notes. Its flavour is concentrated, full-bodied, pleasantly tannic, but at the same time pliable and elegant.
Meneghetti Red 2018 (Meneghetti winery)
An elegant wine with a deep ruby red color, full-bodied with a strong, thick texture, mature and well-balanced. High quality aromas dominate, with a pronounced spicy notes. It opens up additionally in the glass, displaying notes of vanilla, smoke, coffee, cinnamon, cloves, and fruity notes of raspberry and currant. The taste is dry, warm, and perfectly soft with fine tannins. Lively, mineral flavors linger in the aftertaste. This wine pairs well with red meat, game, and dry, hard cheeses. It has excellent aging potential.
Recommendation: Serve the wine at 16-18 ºC.
Meneghetti White 2021 (Meneghetti winery)
Straw yellow color with golden reflections. Very complex on the nose, with pronounced ripe exotic aromas of pineapple, citrus fruits, and melon, while hints of butter, toasted hazelnuts, fine wood and vanilla open up in the background. Rich and concentrated on the palate, creamy in texture with ripe acidity. The aftertaste is very long and harmonious. Its aromatic complexity and rich structure makes it an excellent pair with dishes based on fish and crab, white meat, game birds, and veal, as well as with semi-aged cheeses.
Meneghetti Malvazija 2022 (Meneghetti winery)
Wine with a light yellow color and a light green nuance. Very clear and precise on the nose. Notes of Mediterranean herbs open up mixed with the elegant aroma of apricot, peach, and green apple, with a unique acacia flower note. Very soft on the palate, medium-bodied, with nicely balanced acidity and alcohol. Pairs well with white fish starters, crab, and white meat.
Sagittarius Sauvignon (Capo winery)
Straw yellow with a golden shimmer. The wine is clear and dense, lazily stretching and coating the glass like oil.
The aroma is pure, fine, and intense. It begins with a light ethereal note, followed by vanilla and light wood that transition into dried yellow fruit and yellow flowers, with a straw-vegetal finish. It is complex and purely varietal.
The wine is dry, very warm, and soft, with a fresh and flavorful taste and present tannins. It is partially balanced and harmonious, with a long and noble bitter finish.
Muscat yellow (Capo winery)
Straw yellow with a greenish shimmer. The color is vibrant and crystal-clear.
The aroma is delicate, pure, and intense. It is a pure and varietal muscat. The grapes smell like wine, and the wine smells like Istria. The aroma is complex, with fruity, floral, and vegetal notes of citrus, exotic fruit, rose petals, and acacia flowers.
The wine is sweet, partially warm, and soft. It is fresh and flavorful. It is a beautiful, balanced, and harmonious combination of freshness and warmth, sweetness, and minerality.
Virgo Malvazija (Capo winery)
Straw yellow with a golden hue, clear and dense. It already suggests seriousness just by looking at it.
The aroma is pure, refined and intense, confirming the wine's serious intentions. Yellow fruits and flowers, nutty and buttery notes, an elegant touch of wood and a light herbal-vegetal complexity in the finish.
This is a dry, warm, soft and partially fresh and tasty wine with a light presence of tannins. The flavor is fine, intense and lasting. In the mouth, the fruity and nutty-buttery sensations are repeated, ending with a long noble finish of bitter almonds. This Malvasia stands out from the well-schooled big tree. The Balun beats the French chanson, the rosin harmonica, and when poured into a glass, you can hear the murmur of the Mirna River, not the Seine. This is a European-style wine with the indigenous character of Malvasia and Istria.
Libra Chardonnay(Capo winery)
Golden yellow in color, with strong intensity and depth. Dense and clear.
The aroma is of pronounced intensity, pure and refined. Toasted notes, vanilla, dried yellow fruits, peach and spicy notes of sage, orange peel and tertiary notes of mushrooms and damp forest, round off the complexity.
This is a dry, very warm and soft wine. Partially fresh and tasty with the presence of tannins. Intense flavor and strong body.
A pumped-up charmer of an international style. This wine will appeal to most tasters and will not disappoint any connoisseur.
Malvazija istarska (Capo winery)
Straw-yellow vivid colors with a darker shine, pleasant density.
The smell is intense, pure, fine, complex, and pure varietal. Yellow ripe fruits (peach, pear), yellow flowers, and a light note of herbalness on the nose. Malvazija is just as it should be.
The wine is dry, partially warm, soft, fresh, and pleasantly mineral. It's medium-bodied, balanced, and harmonious. The aromatic components repeat in the taste with a long retronasal noble bitter finish typical of Malvazija.
Pinot sivi (Capo winery)
Already at first glance, the varietal characteristic is apparent - a copper color with an orange shine. It is clear and dense.
The aroma is intense, with an ethereal note and ripe yellow fruit. It is partially complex.
The wine is dry, warm, partially soft, fresh, and partially flavorful. The unconventional nature of this grey pinot makes it irresistible.
Aries Cabernet Franc (Capo winery)
Ruby red with darker pink hues. Partially dense.
The aroma is pure, refined and intense, conveying the strength and elegance of Bordeaux wines. On the nose, spicy notes (pepper, cedar, a hint of clove) mingle with the scents of forest fruits (raspberry, blueberry, blackberry jam). Subtle herbal and plant aromas (mushroom, green walnut shell) round off the complexity of this wine and prove the excellence of the terroir.
This is a dry, warm, very soft wine with fine and strong tannins. It has the potential to age for several years.
Sauvignon bijeli (Capo winery)
Straw-yellow vivid colors with a darker shine, clear and partially dense.
The aroma is pure, refined, and intense. At the beginning, there are notes of yellow fruit and dried flowers, followed by a dominant herbal and vegetal finish, which rounds out the complex experience. The variety is introduced with a Francophone internationalism in its name, yet it is still distinctly from Bujština and Istria.
The wine is dry, partially warm, and soft, fresh and flavorful. It has a medium body, and is harmonious and balanced. The taste is fine, intense, and lasting. There is enough Sauvignon Blanc to differentiate it from Malvasia, yet enough Istria to distinguish it from wines from the new world, Styria, or Bordeaux.
Whether enjoying a moment of happiness or feeling nostalgic, whether on a terrace by the sea or far from it, this white Sauvignon, Istria, and tranquility are with you.
Taurus Cuvee (Capo winery)
Dark, almost impenetrable ruby red color. It is clear and dense, as wine tears slowly descend down the walls of the glass.
The aroma is dominated by fruity notes of berries and dried plums, rounded off with spicy aromas of herbs and hay, with hints of chocolate.
This is a dry wine with fine and strong tannins. It is partially balanced, with a lasting taste and a beautiful, warm and long finish. This wine represents Istria in all its glory.
Istrian malvasia (Winery In Sylvis)
Protected Designation of Origin: Croatian Istria Alcohol: 13.0% vol.
Yellow-green colored white wine with pronounced fruit aromas of apricot and pear, as well as light floral aromas. It is a dry wine with a full taste and a firm body. It has a pleasant freshness and a long finish.
Arbor malvasia (Winery In Sylvis)
Protected Designation of Origin: Croatian Istria Alcohol: 13.5% vol.
White wine made from the Malvazija Istarska grape variety, which aged for one year in oak barrels after fermentation. It has a golden color and is dominated by floral aromas with notes of vanilla and hazelnut. It has a pleasant freshness and softness, with a full and long-lasting taste.
Arbor Cuvee (Winery In Sylvis)
Protected Designation of Origin: Croatian Istria Alcohol: 14.5% vol.
Black blend of Teran, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot that aged for one year in oak barrels. It is characterized by pleasant, deep, and complex aromas with notes of berries, smoke, and dark chocolate.
Malvazija Istarska (Winery Brčić)
Fresh aromatic wine, the aroma is floral and fruity (peach and agrume).
This is a wine that fits well with seafood, pasta or white meat.
Florens rose (Winery In Sylvis)
Protected Designation of Origin: Croatian Istria Alcohol: 12.00% vol.
Semi-dry rosé wine made from the Teran grape variety. Florens means flowery or spring-like in Latin, which corresponds to its lively aroma reminiscent of flowers and fruit, and the flavors that perfectly complement light desserts.
Chardonnay (Winery Brčić)
Light yellow color with hints of green. Fruit aromas of green apple, agrums and acacia flower.
Good paired with fish, risottos and vegetables.
Muškat žuti (Winery Brčić)
Half-sweet desert wine maded from muscat grape. Tipical elegant, sweet, flowery notes.
Goes with sweet deserts and fresh fruits.
Merlot (Winery Brčić)
Deep red color with purple reflections. Aromas of berries dominate with floral notes.
Pairs well with red meat and Istrian prosciutto.
Teran (Winery Brčić)
Ruby red colored wine. Intense aroma of berries with longlasting tannic taste. Because of high contents of polyphenols it has healthy qualities.
Matches good with red meat, truffels, Istrian prosciutto and old cheese.
Cabernet Sauvignon (Winery Brčić)
Ruby red coloured, elegant wine with raspberry aroma. Easy to drink with a nice aftertaste. Well served with Truffels, chicken and red meat.
Cabernet Sauvignon Barique (Winery Brčić)
Warm, soft, dark ruby red colored wine. Process of ageing of wine is in wooden barrels which produce sweet, soft tannins.
Recomended with grill meats, beefsteak and truffels.
Malvazija (Winery Damjanić)
Straw-yellow color with greenish reflections. Typical nice smell, fruity and floral. Acacia flower, elderflower and grapefruit, complemented by herbal notes. Dry, fresh, round, balanced and harmonious, with a hint of saltiness and bitterness characteristically for a variety.
Akacija (Winery Damjanić)
The golden yellow color. Fine and delicate fragrance of acacia honey, ripe fruit and smokey notes. Expressed fullness. The taste fresh and moderately salty, warm and dry, harmonious and balanced, long and persistent.
Chardonnay (Winery Damjanić)
Greenish yellow, fine and intriguing aroma with tropical notes of banana and pineapple; combined with scents of flowers, herbs, spices and bread crust. The flavour mineral and soft, very harmonious, rich and lasting.
Muškat žuti (Winery Damjanić)
Straw-yellow color, fruity and floral aroma of nutmeg, with the accent on elder. Semi-sweet, fresh and fine structures while warm and consistently. Extremely long and lasting taste.
Borgonja (Winery Damjanić)
Ruby red, intense fruit aroma of currant and raspberry, flower of violet, refreshing acidity, at the end red pepper and paprika. Fruity taste with herbal notes of clove. Soft tannins. Very elegant.
Clemente (Winery Damjanić)
Deep, very dark ruby red color with purple reflections. Elegantly entwined with fresh fruit aromas of cherry, currant, blueberry ,plumjam and cherry liqueur. Very aromatic, full of berries. Subtle notes of herbs and black pepper. Incorporated tannins encourage richness and freshness of taste in the mouth. Rounded. Soft.
Rose (Winery Mario Banko)
This rosé wine combines teran, cabernet, and burgundy grapes. Already on the nose, the wine invites you to take a sip. Moderately intense, floral, and fruity, it evokes lively aromas of berries, violets, and ripe cherries. On the palate, it is completely dry, with a moderate body, spicy freshness, and good character. It is a young, refreshing wine that will uplift our mood, brighten up our day, served as an aperitif before a meal or paired with some seafood carpaccio or light spring pasta dishes.
Muškat bijeli (Winery Mario Banko)
Muscat is a wine to be enjoyed mostly without food, although it will pair nicely with summer fruit salads, especially with ripe peaches and strawberries, and an occasional dry, not too sweet cookie. Its color ranges from pale lemon to gold. It has an expressive and very complex aroma. Although the muscat note is dominant, we can also find a hint of honey, quince jam, and dried peaches. On the palate, the wine is moderately sweet with plenty of freshness and balancing acidity. It has a medium body.
Teran (Winery Mario Banko)
Teran is characterized by a deep purple color and clearly visible wine tears on the glass walls. On the nose, there are moderately strong and young aromas of red fruits such as raspberries and cherries, as well as spicy notes like black pepper. It has a rich and mature aroma, and over time, it releases very mild notes of wood and smoke, adding to its aromatic profile and complexity. On the palate, it is completely dry with moderate acidity. Wild forest strawberries and blackberries emerge on the aftertaste. It has a strong and firm body. Teran can be quite wild, but this one is really well tamed and refined. It pairs well with grilled red meats, tomato-based pasta dishes, various ground meats, and stronger, hearty winter stews.
Malvazija istarska (Winery Mario Banko)
The most popular grape variety in Istria, which is widely consumed and enjoyed, is light, dry, and refreshing. It has a straw yellow color, with a moderate scent of citrus fruit, fresh apples, and spring grass, with a hint of herbal notes. On the palate, it is of medium body, fresh, and characterized by the taste of roasted almonds, with a fruity aftertaste, layered complexity, creaminess, light saltiness, and a bitter finish.
It pairs well with a variety of dishes, from Istrian prosciutto, light cheeses, white meat, and light spring and summer pastas to oily fish, shellfish, and crustaceans.
Sv. Šimun Cuvee (Winery Mario Banko)
Black blend of Teran, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Hrvatica is definitely our label in the cellar that we are proud of! The color is deep purple, as we expect from Teran and Cabernet. Quite intense on the nose, it shows a lot of youth and mature black fruit, with notes of black currant, a little vanilla, and very ripe tones of blueberries. In the mouth, the wine is dry, medium-bodied, with pronounced freshness given by Teran. There are many fine tannins. On the aftertaste, you can hear the notes of blueberries nicely. The wine pairs well with red meat steak, game or mature hard cheeses. Due to its slightly pronounced freshness, it will certainly go well with grilled pork sausages, ombolo, and pork neck.
Merlot Fiore (VINO VERITAS Winery)
Produced from concentrated floral must from old vineyards of Brazzanija, which gives the product a distinctiveness of the scent of red rose and aroma of aged grapes.
It goes excellently with white meat.
Terroir Malvazija (VINO VERITAS Winery)
Malvasia created with the aim of introducing the character of the region. It is rich in aromas of ripe grapes and has a rich, slightly salty taste, characteristic of this area.
Produced on the soil of Buje region on 4 types of soil: white soil, black soil, gray soil, and red soil.
It goes well with baked fish and red meat.
Bacco (VINO VERITAS Winery)
Doux
A wine of great pleasure that is highly appreciated by women. The muscat notes prevail and are well integrated into the straw yellow wine with golden reflections. The pleasant sweetness on the palate gives us sensations of freshly picked grapes with hints of elderflower and traces of tobacco.
Teran Rose (Radanović winery)
The Teran Rosé is a dry rosé wine produced from indigenous Istrian Teran grapes. Its muted, pale mauve hue is unique among other rosés. Lively fragrances reminiscent of blueberries dance with notes of pear while the palette is caressed with a soft and round taste.
The Teran Rosé is an excellent aperitif during summer or on sunny autumn days. It matches well the slightly bold flavours of seafood risotto or paella and is superb alongside a platter of mixed Istrian cheeses. Recommended serving temperature: 12°C
Teran 2019 (Radanović winery)
The Teran is a dry red wine with a clear, crimson glow. Assorted dark berry aromas of blueberry, blackberry, and plum mellowly mingle under the nose before the vivid, fruity flavour unfolds on the palette. After aging for 12 months in French barrique barrels, the tannins are muted to give the wine a pleasantly soft character and smooth aftertaste.
The Teran pairs well with slightly spicier and more intense dishes like Istrian fuži with black truffles or dry-salted, air-cured Istrian pršut prosciutto with piquant cheese. Recommended serving temperature: 15° to 18°C
Malvazija (Radanović Winery)
The Radanović winery's crown jewel is their Malvazija, a dry white wine with a clear and bright golden hue. Its light and fruity fragrances are intriguing and complement the wine's freshness and rich flavor.
Malvazija is an excellent match for crisp, colorful salads and pairs perfectly with the traditional Croatian white truffle risotto. It is recommended to be served at a temperature of 12°C.
Monterosso Malvasia (Monte Rosso Winery)
The wine is crystal yellow with a hint of fresh shades of green. The characteristic of Malvasia from the house of Monterosso is a mixture of playful freshness and elegant minerality that permeates the aroma and palette of this light dry wine, made exclusively from Istrian Malvasia. The rich aroma, whose harmony consists of floral notes of acacia, surrounded by citrus notes of nectarine and orange peel, is nicely rounded off with a hint of fresh pear and a hint of mint. The dry wine with a medium body combines the freshness of pure Malvasia with the rich but calm minerality of the Istrian soil into a pleasant and elegant fruit palette that ends with a touch of slightly bitter almonds in the aftertaste. It perfectly complements Mediterranean cuisine, especially white fish and white meat with side dishes of fresh vegetables.
Monterosso Malvasia Selection (Monte Rosso Winery)
According to Dolce Vita magazine – March 2020, it is: “one of the best Malvasias on our market. Complex smell of spicy pear (Pyrus communis ‘Napoleon’) and herbs, and in the mouth nice and harmoniously full. It has exactly the freshness that invites you for MORE and a nice silky long-lasting taste.” Source: Dolce Vita March 2020, page 29 It is a grape wine that is hand-picked in the best vineyards of the Istrian Monterosso estate. Malvasia Monterosso is a fresh white dry wine produced exclusively from Istrian Malvasia. The aroma of fresh fruit is extremely delicate, it is perfectly combined with a rich and full taste of pure character, which has only a hint of pleasant sweetness. The wine has a long and full flavor, which finally reveals all its charms and goes perfectly with any season and any occasion. Malvasia Selection 2016 is available in limited quantities. If you have good storage conditions, we recommend that you drink it only after three or more years because then it will s...
Monterosso Nerone red wine Montepulciano (Monte Rosso Winery)
The wine is beautiful ruby red with a crystal reflection, noble aroma and harmonious taste. From the Monterosso wine family, Nerone has the richest aroma with pronounced notes of berries, among which raspberries and wild blackberries predominate. Fruity notes imperceptibly spill over the licorice into the scent of dark chocolate, wrapped in velvety vanilla and noble cedar. Full-bodied, dry wine in which the freshness of the tannins and the softness of the warm fruity taste of the berries are harmoniously intertwined with an admixture of cocoa beans that turn into noble cherries in the aftertaste. The wine goes well with well-seasoned beef, smoked meat dishes and rich chocolate desserts.
Monterosso Monteclassico Brut Nature sparkling (Monte Rosso Winery
A wine of bright golden color with an elegant shade of green, lots of tiny crystal bubbles. Monteclassico is the most elegant wine of the Monterosso estate. It has a rich fruity aroma in which the notes of red orange and lime peel harmoniously intertwine with notes of green apple and plum. Everything is harmoniously complemented by the buttery scent of freshly baked croissants. The wine, made according to the classic method, is extremely dry, which together with its harmonious middle body and pleasant minerality gives it unprecedented elegance. This rich but calm palette is harmoniously complemented by the taste of juicy vineyard peach in retro flavor. Monteclassico can be an excellent aperitif, as well as an excellent accompaniment to selected seafood and various cheeses.
Monterosso Monteclassico Rose Brut Nature sparkling (Monte Rosso Winery
Monterosso Brut Nature Rosé sparkling wine from Montepulciano grapes. The wine is colored luminous pink with elegant tiny bubbles. Monteclassico rosé is the most refined wine of the Monterosso estate. It has a rich fruity aroma, harmoniously complemented by the buttery scent of freshly baked croissants. The wine, made according to the classic method, is extremely dry, which together with its harmonious middle body and pleasant minerality gives it unprecedented elegance. Monteclassico rosé can be an excellent aperitif, as well as an excellent accompaniment to various dishes.
Roxanich Mirna 2016 (Roxanic Winery)
Unusual yet conservative, the Roxanich Mirna is an exciting counterpoint to the traditional Sauvignon Blanc.
It is an adventurous taste experience, quiet on one side with a long and rich finish on the other. Fermented with indigenous yeasts, the Mirna is macerated for a few days only, eventually delivering the drinking back to the taste of Sauvignon Blanc.
The name on the label is dedicated to Mirna, Istria’s longest river, flooding the Motovun forest - the cradle of Istrian white truffles. It passes beneath the Roxanich Winery in Motovun and flows into the Adriatic Sea near Novigrad. In Roman times, Motovun was a harbor where small barges transported oil and wine giaras to larger trading ships in Mirna&rs...
Roxanich Draga 2017/18 (Roxanich Wineries)
Draga is a charming Istrian river that flows through the surroundings of the town of Buzet, alongside beautiful canyons and waterfalls. It brings love and water to the fields of our divine Istrian truffles.
With Roxanich Draga wine, we try to capture that beauty with the help of Pinot Blanc, a grape variety traditionally cultivated in western Istria since the time of Napoleon.
Roxanich Draga wine brings out the best in this usually understated Pinot Blanc variety. The spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts and gentle extraction during a two-day maceration allowed Draga to express its originality.
The delicate straw yellow color of the wine in the glass reveals enchanting flavors of quince, peach, and lemon, with an exceptionally delicate and surprisingly long-lasting finish.
Roxanich Rovigno 2016 (Roxanich Wineries)
The combination of light and youthful wines is conceptually based on the need for refreshing enjoyment, while displaying clear golden nuances full of fruit ripeness. Roxanich Rovigno represents the shining star of the First Roses line.
As the name suggests, Roxanich Rovigno is created by blending white varieties dedicated to the most recognizable symbol of the Adriatic coast and Istria - the town of Rovinj, as if made for a postcard.
Translating such a vision into a bottle is a challenge to which Roxanich Rovigno responds.
Three varieties - Istrian Malvasia, Pinot Blanc, and Chardonnay - macerated briefly and spontaneously fermented, embody the sun, earth, and soul of Istria in a silky white wine with delicate flavors of pear, dried fruit kernels, a hint of nuts, and a note of white pepper.
Soft yet lively tannins persist in the aftertaste, with clear hints of minerality. The longevity on the palate lives on like a memory of the favorite city of Istria.
Roxanich Portorose 2021 (Roxanich Wineries)
Elegantly, this rosé wine is suitable for all seasons. Roxanich Portorose is made from indigenous grape varieties, Borgonja and Teran.
This innovative rosé wine, named in honor of the elegant Adriatic resort of Portorož, carries aromas reminiscent of strolling through a garden and picking the first roses of the year.
Roxanich Portorose wine is a completely innovative rosé that offers full enjoyment to refined gourmet palates. Its color is intensely vivid, matching the intensity of scents reminiscent of rosehip, hibiscus, and pomegranate. In the mouth, it reveals a full spectrum of spicy and earthy flavors. Fresh raspberries, cranberries, and lavender conclude this intoxicating rosé experience.
Roxanich Portorose is a dry rosé wine, rich in aromas, layered, with a gentle tannic presence on the palate, gourmet freshness in taste, and intensity from the first sip.
Although Roxanich Portorose wine began its journey as a drinkable and refreshi...
Roxanich Montona 2018 (Roxanich Wineries)
Roxanich Montona is our wholehearted welcome into the realms of Istrian Malvasia grape and macerated white wines.
Unlike countless "fresh-style" Istrian Malvasias, Roxanich offers a truly vinous interpretation of Istrian Malvasia in a much deeper and authentic expression.
Roxanich Montona is a fresh wine, macerated for several hours or days, depending on the harvest, without extremely prolonged skin contact.
Fresh and delicately macerated, Roxanich Montona wine captivates with intensity and seductive aromas. Montona concentrates ripe fruit flavors, balanced with well-distributed freshness. Notes of acacia flowers, beeswax, chamomile, and dried fruit dominate the aromatic spectrum.
This perfectly vibrant wine soon reveals its mineral character and full-bodied nature, with an intriguing saline finish. Roxanich Montona is full of energy and warmth, giving it youthful glamour - a sincere message of Istria's welcome in a bottle.
Roxanich Venezia 2019 (Roxanich Wineries)
Roxanich Venezia is our tribute to "La Serenissima" - the historical Republic of Venice, our ancestors, and our history. It was a time of turmoil and constant change, and it is precisely in that manner that Roxanich Venezia was born: with the idea of creating bottled history of our heritage.
Roxanich Venezia pulsates with life. It is unimaginable for Roxanich Venezia to be anything other than a red wine, turbulent and complex, constantly evolving, like the life of ancient Venice.
By combining indigenous and internationally renowned grape varieties such as Merlot, Teran, Refosco, and Cabernet Sauvignon, sometimes vinified separately and sometimes together as the result of a harvest from the same vineyard, a balanced blend of new life in the bottle is achieved. Mladen's idea is to depict the life and dining culture of Renaissance Venice - a dynamic wine full of joy, bursting with energy.
It begins with a lazy swirl in the glass, offering a smooth texture of gentle tannin...
Roxanich Bordo 2011 (Roxanich Wineries)
A sublime combination of power and elegance for Merlot lovers.
The word “Bordo’” stands for Merlot. In Venetian lands, “Bordo’” was mentioned in 1855 for the first time, describing a grape varietal arriving to Venice from the French Bordeaux region. Coincidentally, this was also the year of the first official Bordeaux classification.
Tara Rožanić is the youngest sister of six. She has a love for all things nature: whether animals and plants, grapes or olives. Since her earliest years, she has never missed the bustle of the wine harvest. Wherever her older sisters are, Tara will not be far behind, carrying and mixing and ‘helping’ however she’s able.
The Roxanich Tara 6/6 was therefore created as an avant-garde, multi-layered and exciting red wine for serious admirers. It’s Mladen Rožanić’s field blend that shows the whole ‘art...
Gold 45 Malvazija (Pervino Winery)
Pervino Gold 45 is an Istrian Malvazija produced by the Peršurić family in their vineyard, Sveti Servul, located in Novigrad. After 2.5 years of aging on the lees (sur lie) in oak and acacia barrels, this wine impresses with its beautiful golden yellow color, rich and powerful body, and lovely balance of flavors. Interestingly, this wine also has excellent potential for aging.
Red 45 cuvee (Pervino Winery)
Red 45 is an exceptional wine, carefully made and aged in wooden barrels, resulting in a sophisticated smell and amazing taste. It comes from grapes grown in a vineyard on the 45th parallel north. The Exclusive line of wines is known for being complex and luxurious, with deliciously ripe tannins and a lingering, indulgent finish, making it the perfect match for intricate dishes.
Red 45 is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Teran, each contributing to its unique character. It matures for up to three years in a combination of large oak casks and barriques. Its color is a deep, smooth ruby red that catches the eye.
One of the key features of Red 45 is its strong aroma of dark fruit preserves, reminiscent of indulgent cherry liqueur chocolates or tempting griottes. This luxurious wine offers an elevated sensory experience, with a symphony of flavors and scents that delight the senses.
Istrian Malvasia (Fuhtar winery)
The wine is characterized by a beautiful straw yellow color, crystal clear and partially dense. The intensity of the aroma is pronounced, with a very fine, playful, and charming scent. The first scent note that appears is citrus, followed by notes of yellow pear and acacia flower. The wine is dry, partially warm, and partially soft, with a pleasant freshness and medium body. It has good balance, a pronounced intensity of flavor, and a long-lasting taste, with a hint of nectarine on the aftertaste. The wine exhibits good harmony, is enjoyable to drink, and pairs excellently with Istrian cured meat appetizers.
Rose (Winery Fuhtar)
The wine has a beautiful playful cherry blossom color, it is clear and partially dense. Its aroma is pleasant, charming, and seductive. The first scent note that emerges is rose petals, followed by raspberry, and then a note of violet and strawberry. The wine is dry, partially warm, and partially soft, with a delicate freshness and traces of tannins, making it very flavorful and characterized by a medium body. The wine is well-balanced, with a partially pronounced intensity of flavor, and on the aftertaste, there is a note of wild strawberry. It is harmonious, enjoyable to drink, and pairs excellently as an aperitif with mixed canapé sandwiches.
Yellow Muscat (Winery Fuhtar)
The wine is characterized by a beautiful straw yellow color, crystal-clear and dense. The intensity of the aroma is pronounced, and the scent is fine and pleasant. On the first sniff, there is a dominant note of sage honey, candied orange peel, followed by gooseberry and ripe peach, and hints of dried almonds. The wine is semi-sweet, partially warm and partially soft, yet it maintains good freshness and has a delicious medium body. It is well-balanced, with a pronounced intensity of flavor, and the taste lingers nicely in the mouth. On the aftertaste, there is a note of ripe peach. The wine is harmonious, enjoyable to drink, and pairs excellently with fine fruit tarts.
Merlot (Winery Fuhtar)
The wine has a beautiful, persistent ruby red color, it is clear and dense. The aroma of the wine is fine, pleasant, and elegant. On the first sniff, notes of raspberry emerge, followed by blueberry, a touch of dark chocolate and cinnamon, with a hint of red pepper. The wine is dry, warm, and soft, with a pleasant freshness. It has a moderate level of tannins with fine, smooth tannins. The wine is flavorful and characterized by a medium body. It is well-balanced, with a pronounced intensity of flavor, and has a very good taste duration. It is harmonious and enjoyable to drink, with a note of red currant on the aftertaste. The wine pairs excellently with roast veal cooked under a bell with homemade potatoes.
Teran (Winery Fuhtar)
The wine is adorned with a beautiful vibrant ruby red color, it is clear and partially dense. It slowly opens up on the nose, and its aroma is fine, layered, very pleasant, and complex. On the first sniff, notes of cherry and chocolate emerge, accompanied by hints of star anise and cloves, and finally a touch of lilac flower. The wine is dry, warm, and soft, with a characteristic freshness and good and pleasant tannins. It is flavorful with a medium body. The wine is well-balanced, with a pronounced intensity of flavor, a very good taste duration, and a note of blackberry on the aftertaste. It is harmonious, enjoyable to drink, and pairs excellently with gnocchi in game sauce.
Teran Vruja (Winery Fuhtar)
This unique wine has spent a year underwater in the Ika Abyss, located at a depth of 23 meters. At a temperature of 7-10°C and a pressure exceeding 2 bars, it has developed its special characteristics. We recommend it for special occasions or as a special gift.
The wine is distinguished by its beautiful and vibrant ruby red color. It is clear and has a partially dense appearance. The aroma of the wine slowly opens up and captivates with its fine, layered, and complex character. On the initial sniff, notes of cherry and chocolate are present, accompanied by hints of star anise, cloves, and a touch of lilac flower.
The wine is dry, warm, and soft. It embraces a typical freshness and pleasant tannins. It is flavorful with a medium body. The wine is well-balanced, with a pronounced intensity of flavor and a very good taste duration. On the aftertaste, a note of ripe blackberry emerges. This harmonious wine provides enjoyment when consumed and pairs perfectly with game gnocchi.
Merlot (Winery Vivoda)
This is an intensely red wine with a ruby color, characterized by a fruity aroma, particularly of forest fruits, and with pronounced herbal notes. It is a harmonious wine with soft tannins, dry, fresh, balanced, and with a long-lasting taste. The soft tannins give this wine a special charm.
Recommended serving temperature is 16 - 18°C. It is best paired with meat dishes, especially chicken in a fine white sauce.
Malvazija (Winery Vivoda)
This is a straw-yellow wine with a greenish hue. Its aroma is typical and delicate, with fruity and floral notes, particularly reminiscent of acacia flower, elderflower, and grapefruit. The taste is pleasant and fresh, with a fruity character. It is a well-rounded, balanced, and harmonious wine, with a certain hint of salinity and the characteristic bitterness of the grape variety. The lingering taste is flawlessly clean, pleasant, balanced, and enduring.
Recommended serving temperature is 10 - 12°C. It pairs well with fish and shellfish dishes, as well as white meat.
Teran (Winery Vivoda)
This is an old indigenous Istrian grape variety. It has a ruby color with a purple hue. Its aroma is reminiscent of forest fruits and violet flowers, while the taste is a dry wine, fresh, tannic, and characteristic of Teran.
Recommended serving temperature is 16 - 18°C. It pairs well with stronger dishes such as prosciutto, strong cheeses, game meat, dark meat, roasted dishes, and grilled food.
Muškat white (Winery Vivoda)
This is a wine that enchants with its aromas of meadow flowers mixed with gentle sweet notes of acacia. It has a crystal straw-yellow color, and from the glass, delicate fruity and floral scents spread, with elderflower dominating. This grape variety originates from France, possesses an intense muscat aroma, and is excellent for producing dessert wines.
Wine region: Western Istria Variety: White Muscat Sweetness: Semi-sweet Alcohol content: 14.6% Quantity: 0.5 L Recommended serving temperature: 8 - 12°C Gastro recommendation: Serve with fruit tarts, creamy desserts, or enjoy it as an aperitif.
Malvazija St. Euphemia (Winery Vivoda)
Malvazija St. Euphemia, after maceration and aging for 16 months in oak barrels, achieves fullness, distinctiveness, and a long lifespan. It has a golden-yellow color and an intriguing aroma, with pronounced floral scents of acacia and vanilla intertwined with the fragrances of flowers, herbs, and spices, particularly hazelnut and bread crust. The taste is soft and remarkably harmonious, with good structure and endurance.
Recommended serving temperature: 12 - 14°C Gastro recommendation: Serve with oven-baked or slow-cooked dishes infused with aromatic herbs, as well as with roasted white meat.
Teran Rose (Winery Vivoda)
Teran Rosé is a reddish-pink wine with a slightly sweet fruity aroma. The taste is dry and refreshing, with pleasantly pronounced acidity. The dominant aromas are wild strawberries, with a hint of grassy herbal notes in the background.
Recommended serving temperature: 6 - 8°C Gastro recommendation: Serve with spring risottos and pastas, asparagus, and light dishes of white meat.
Merlot San Ciprian (Winery Vivoda)
Merlot San Ciprian matures partially in large oak barrels and partially in barrique barrels. It has a characteristic dark red color and is a robust and very drinkable wine. It exhibits beautiful aromas of ripe cherry and raspberry with chocolate undertones.
Gastro recommendation: Serve with both white and red meat, it pairs exceptionally well with game dishes, and during asparagus season, it complements frittatas.
Lucija sparkling wine (Winery Vivoda)
Lucija Sparkling Wine is a playful sparkling wine, with a greenish-yellow color and crystal-clear clarity. It is dry, light, and easy to drink. The aroma is dominated by apricots, peaches, and pineapple.
Recommended serving temperature: 4 - 6°C Gastro recommendation: Lucija Sparkling Wine is best enjoyed as an aperitif and pairs very well with seafood specialties and delicate cheeses. It also complements light fruit desserts and pastries excellently.
Fiamita dessert wine (Winery Vivoda)
This sweet wine is characterized by aromas of honey and fruitiness. It is produced from dried berries of the Malvazija grape variety.
Recommended serving temperature: 8 - 10°C Gastro recommendation: Serve with desserts.